Residential Construction Estimator

Zurich Homes•Franklin, TN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Residential Construction Estimator Zurich Homes Nashville, TN | Full-Time | In-Office At Zurich Homes, we believe great projects start long before construction begins. Through thoughtful planning, accurate budgeting, strong trade partnerships, and disciplined financial management, we deliver homes that reflect quality craftsmanship and lasting value. We are seeking an experienced Residential Construction Estimator to lead estimating, budgeting, purchasing coordination, and job-cost management for our residential construction projects. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented construction professional who enjoys turning plans into actionable budgets, identifying opportunities to improve profitability, and collaborating closely with project teams to ensure successful project outcomes. If you are passionate about residential construction and take pride in delivering accurate, well-organized estimates that drive project success, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more about us: https://www.zurichhomesnashville.com/

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of residential construction estimating experience
Strong understanding of residential construction methods, sequencing, and building plans
Proven experience preparing detailed project budgets and quantity take-offs
Knowledge of purchasing, subcontractor management, and job costing
Strong spreadsheet, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining exceptional accuracy
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with custom homes, luxury residential construction, or design-build projects
Familiarity with construction management and accounting software
Experience identifying value engineering and cost-saving opportunities
Knowledge of the Nashville residential construction market and trade network

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed residential construction estimates from conceptual design through final construction documents
Review plans, specifications, and scopes of work for accuracy and completeness
Perform quantity take-offs and pricing for all project scopes, including site work, concrete, framing, utilities, and interior finishes
Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing proposals
Develop project budgets, allowances, contingencies, and cost projections
Participate in preconstruction and design meetings to support budgeting, scope alignment, and value engineering efforts
Identify potential cost risks, escalation concerns, labor shortages, and long-lead items early in the process
Prepare and manage purchase orders for residential projects
Coordinate purchasing activities to ensure alignment with approved budgets and vendor proposals
Prepare and price project change orders
Ensure all change orders are properly documented, approved, and incorporated into project cost forecasts
Work closely with project managers and accounting to verify invoice accuracy and contracted pricing
Monitor estimate-versus-actual job costing throughout the project lifecycle
Track committed and uncommitted project costs
Identify budget variances and recommend corrective actions
Participate in regular job-cost review meetings
Conduct post-project cost analyses to improve future estimating accuracy
Support feasibility budgeting for speculative homes and future development opportunities
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and trade contractors
Maintain an organized vendor and subcontractor database
Evaluate trade partner performance related to pricing, quality, responsiveness, and schedule adherence
Identify and onboard new vendors and subcontractors as needed
Support purchasing programs, rebates, and cost-saving opportunities
Maintain estimating templates, cost libraries, and purchasing systems
Keep labor and material pricing current with market conditions
Maintain organized digital estimating and purchasing files
Continuously improve estimating, purchasing, and job-cost tracking processes